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Meaning of the word thundering in English

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thundering

US /ˈθʌn.dɚ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈθʌn.dɚ.ɪŋ/
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Adjective

1.

making a loud, deep, resonant noise like thunder

Example:
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The thundering hooves of the horses shook the ground.
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A thundering applause filled the hall.
Synonym:
boomingresoundingrumblingroaringcrashing
2.

(informal, as an intensifier) very great or impressive

Example:
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That was a thundering good idea!
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He made a thundering mistake.
Synonym:
tremendousenormouscolossalhugemassive

Noun

1.

the action of making a loud, deep, resonant noise like thunder

Example:
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The continuous thundering of the waterfall was mesmerizing.
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We heard the distant thundering of cannons.
Synonym:
rumbleroarboomcrashclatter
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Related Word:
thunder